Mohamed NufaijNov. 3, 2025
If you've ever struggled with manually tracking your company's carbon emissions or preparing sustainability reports for compliance, you're not alone. Many businesses find ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting overwhelming, especially when data sits scattered across different departments.
Odoo 19 introduces a dedicated ESG module that brings all your sustainability metrics into one place. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and trying to calculate your carbon footprint manually, this tool automates the process and gives you real-time insights into your company's environmental and social impact.
Let's break down what this module does and how it can help your business meet sustainability goals without the usual headaches.
The ESG module is a new addition to Odoo 19 that helps companies monitor their environmental impact, track social metrics, and manage governance initiatives. Think of it as a central dashboard where you can see your carbon footprint, check if your pay practices are fair, and track progress on sustainability goals.
It connects directly with other Odoo modules you're already using—like Accounting and Fleet Management—so data flows in automatically. No need to enter numbers twice or hunt down information when audit season arrives.
The module tracks three types of emissions:
Instead of calculating these manually, the system pulls data from your existing records. If your fleet uses fuel, those numbers feed directly into your carbon footprint calculations.
You get visual charts showing how your emissions change over time. This makes it easy to spot patterns—maybe your carbon output spikes during certain months, or perhaps that new electric vehicle really did reduce emissions like you hoped.
Beyond emissions, you can monitor:
The module examines your workforce composition and shows the gender breakdown across different roles and departments. This visibility helps you identify imbalances and track progress toward diversity goals.
It analyzes compensation data to reveal any pay disparities between employee groups. You can see if people doing similar work receive similar pay, regardless of gender or other factors.
These metrics aren't just nice-to-have information. Many regions now require companies to report on these social indicators, and having accurate data ready saves time during compliance reviews.
You can create and track ESG initiatives within the system. For example:
Each initiative gets categorized, assigned to team members, and tracked for completion. You'll always know which projects are moving forward and which need attention.
Set specific targets—like reducing emissions by 15% or achieving 50-50 gender parity—and the module tracks progress automatically. No more digging through reports to see if you're on track.
When you purchase fuel, electricity, or other resources, those transactions in your Accounting module automatically feed into ESG calculations. The system knows which purchases impact your carbon footprint and includes them in your environmental reports.
If you track company vehicles in Odoo's Fleet module, fuel consumption and mileage data flow directly into emission calculations. You don't need to export data from one system and import it into another.
This integration is what makes the ESG module practical for daily use. It doesn't create extra work—it uses information you're already recording.
The module aligns with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the most widely used international standard for carbon accounting. When you generate reports, they follow recognized frameworks that auditors and regulatory bodies accept.
For European companies, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires detailed ESG disclosures. The module helps prepare data in formats that meet these requirements.
You can create compliance reports with a few clicks. The system compiles all your tracked data into professional reports showing:
These reports are ready to share with stakeholders, auditors, or regulatory authorities.
The ESG module works well for:
Even if you're not legally required to report ESG metrics yet, having this data positions you ahead of future regulations and shows customers you take sustainability seriously.
Install the ESG module from your Odoo apps menu. It's available in Odoo 19 Enterprise edition.
Enter your starting data:
This baseline lets you measure future progress accurately.
Link your Accounting and Fleet modules so data flows automatically. Set up rules for which transactions impact ESG calculations.
Define specific targets you want to achieve and create initiatives to reach them. Assign responsibilities to team members.
Review your dashboard regularly to track progress. Generate reports when needed for compliance or stakeholder communications.
What used to take days of manual data gathering now happens automatically. You'll spend less time preparing reports and more time acting on insights.
When you can see exactly where emissions come from or where pay gaps exist, you can prioritize improvements that make the biggest impact.
Accurate, professional ESG reports build trust with investors, customers, and employees who care about sustainability.
ESG regulations are expanding worldwide. Building these tracking systems now prepares you for upcoming requirements.
The ESG module in Odoo 19 takes something complex—sustainability tracking—and makes it manageable. By connecting with modules you already use and automating data collection, it removes the friction from ESG reporting.
Whether you're preparing for regulatory compliance or simply want better visibility into your company's impact, this module gives you the tools to track what matters and make informed decisions.
Are you currently tracking ESG metrics in your business? What challenges have you faced with sustainability reporting? Share your experience in the comments below.
The ESG module is a tool in Odoo 19 that helps businesses track environmental impacts, social metrics, and governance initiatives. It automates data collection from other Odoo modules and generates compliance reports aligned with standards like the GHG Protocol.
Yes, the ESG module is available in Odoo 19 Enterprise edition. It's not included in the Community (free) version of Odoo.
It pulls data from your Accounting and Fleet modules to track fuel purchases, electricity usage, and other activities that generate emissions. The system categorizes these into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions following GHG Protocol standards.
Yes, the module tracks data required for CSRD reporting and can generate reports that align with these requirements. However, you should verify that your specific reporting needs are fully covered.
It's designed primarily for medium to large businesses with significant sustainability tracking needs. Small businesses might find it more comprehensive than necessary unless they face specific regulatory requirements or stakeholder expectations for ESG reporting.
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